Flowers for color in the vegetable garden
Terri Gabriell advises on using flowers to brighten vegetable gardens. Marigolds nasturtiums and zinnias attract pollinators deter pests and add color and fragrance. Choose plant heights plant varieties and consider seed tape and sun needs for best results. Readers can write to Terri at Box 94 Ringoes New Jersey.
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Big not always best for tomato transplants
Ames Iowa growers learn that small tomato seedlings transplanting at 37 days yield more fruit than larger plants. Research from Cornell confirms that seedlings with five to seven leaves produce heavier crops and sometimes larger fruit, though such small plants may be harder to find for gardeners.
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